'Guardiola is a bit younger than him of course but they have very similar backgrounds - icons as players and great managers as well. It is important that he (Dalglish) knows the club,' Reina told LFC Weekly.

Big up the boss: Liverpool keeper Reina

'He's a legend in Liverpool - and I mean a legend because sometimes that word is used too much for other people. Kenny knows exactly what the people (of the city) think and what the supporters want to see.

'Because he was a great player himself, he understands the point of view of a player and that means he knows how to set standards and what is acceptable. He makes everything much easier for us.'

Under Dalglish Liverpool have beaten Manchester rivals City and United, Chelsea and drawn with Arsenal. But they have also slipped up against the likes of West Bromwich, West Ham and Wigan.

Reina added: 'We have improved since Kenny became manager. We have beaten the big teams. But it is important as players to repeat that in every game. We need to be consistent... with the aggression, commitment...everything.

'We cannot just perform against the top sides because a season is 10 months long. If we get the balance right, we'll be a lot, lot closer to where we want to be.

'We started this season and the last one not the best. Next time, we need to make sure that doesn't happen.'